Description:

A zucchini/carrot bread with lemon flavoring.

Source:

S.Doran

Serves/Makes:2 loaves

Ingredients

• 3 cups (700 ml) flour
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) sugar
• 1 cup (225 ml) chopped nuts, optional
• 4-1/2 tsp (20 ml) baking powder
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1 cup (225 ml) shredded carrots
• 1 cup (225 ml) shredded zucchini with peel, if tender
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup (150 ml) oil
• 2 tsp (10 ml) lemon juice, fresh if possible
• 2 tsp (10 ml) grated lemon peel (tastes better with this)

Preparation

• Mix sugar, oil, eggs, lemon juice and peel.
• Sift and add all dry ingredients except nuts.
• Mix well, add nuts.
• Put into 2 greased loaf pans.
• Bake in 350 degree (175 C.) F. oven for 45-55 minutes.
• Cool 10 minutes and remove from pans.

Comments

This bread goes well with meals. My friend gave me this recipe with a loaf and it was very good. I have not yet made it as I haven't had any zucchini.